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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:00). High of 80 today in Worcester
-Will it be a snowy winter in Massachusetts? The 2 almanacs disagree
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester police ask for help finding girl missing since Saturday (pictured)
+5:00: Auburn police: Search for Darren Cyr has been scaled back
+5:00: Racist and antisemitic language found inside Shrewsbury High School restroom
+5:00: Classes canceled at Fitchburg elementary school after skunk sprays classroom
+5:00: Holy Cross and Team IMPACT launch formal partnership to support children with serious illness
+5:00: Federated Church of Charlton invites discussion with "Faith in Film" series open to all
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "Americana," "Eden," and more
+Noon: TLC show at The Big E canceled. How refunds work
+Noon: Applications open for next Worcester Poet and Youth Poet Laureates
+Noon: Richard Klayman: In the early morning, a restless revelation
-Worcester jury convicts Joshua Hubert of attempted murder in 2017 bridge attack
-Earlier: Timeline of the bridge attack. Summer cookout turns to horror
-Worcester college officer arrested at Big E after detective says she punched him in face
-Local destinations make USA Today lists of best apple orchards, corn mazes and festivals
-Superintendent Brian Allen sets vision for future of Worcester Public Schools
-Worcester businessman, 2 former lt. governors, Nobel laureate to lead search for next UMass Medical School chancellor
-Gas bills set to rise again this winter (4:11)
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:04): Sewage dispute and police recruit case raise accountability questions
>POLITICS: Radio Worcester (19:29): Senator Robyn Kennedy on public safety, sewer dispute and school policy
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:38): Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson discusses housing, homelessness and city challenges
>DINING OUT: The perfect pizza beer, with Italian roots
-ICYMI: Sex trafficking survivor in Worcester sues hotel chains in Mass. (3:41)
-Parents' pain persists 1 year after Worcester police trainee's death (2:44)
-Earlier: Looking back at the timeline of the Enrique Delgado-Garcia death investigation (3:30). Article
-Auburn police seek video in search for missing man Darren Cyr
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Town has vacancies on Conservation Commission
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Moderate risk for West Nile virus in Holden
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury may have in-house ambulance service by 2027
-Multi-vehicle crash shuts down Route 20 in Charlton near Route 169
-New town manager "shocked" by Sutton's fiscal picture
-How a passion for Italian culture fueled a quick decision and a cheese shop
-Sutton students object to limits on library hours
-Worcester County Wonders: The cow tunnel of Charlton continues to provide safe passage
-Local walkers participate in annual Jimmy Fund Walk
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Tom Petty Tribute, life in murals, performance poetry
-Ed Sheeran bringing "Loop Tour" to Gillette Stadium for 2 shows in 2026
-Traveling in time with Claude Monet exhibit in Worcester (3:09)
-No day of rest with New England Metal and Hardcore Festival on tap
-Mechanics Hall Youth Choir to host Discovery Day on October 5th
>OPINION: John Keough: Worcester City Council’s important business of 22 minutes
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (55:03): Teree Perez Thomas, Founder, The Jewelry Co-Op
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime restaurant owner
>SPORTS: Drake Maye starting to instill fear from opponents, with Steelers next up
-DeMario Douglas plans to "trust the process" with Patriots after quiet day in Miami
-Red Sox lose to A's, 5-3
-NESN to broadcast Holy Cross football game vs. Georgetown at Fenway Park
-WooSox fall to Rochester, 10-1
>NATIONAL: Army helicopter carrying 4 service members crashes near Washington military base
-Assistant principal, her mom killed outside school in murder-suicide
>NEW ENGLAND: "Dateline" to cover Sandra Birchmore case on Friday (2:30)
-Mass. older adults falling for new gold bar scams, F.B.I. Boston warns (3:12). Article
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Homecoming and Family Weekend set
-When driving at night, mind the thermostat (6:13). Article
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The thing you should do to get a better hotel room
-10 U.S. cities with record-breaking temperature swings
>BUSINESS: Mass. pay transparency law takes effect October 29th: What you need to know
-LPL Financial Research: The intersection of political uncertainty and global debt markets
-Westborough E.V. battery recycler signs European deal with Chinese firm
>SHOPPING: The Toy Insider's hottest toys of the year are here, shop now
>HOMES: Median single-family home price in Worcester County nears $500,000
>HEALTH: Doctors tips for managing school stress (3:08). Article
-Mass. joins new regional public health collaborative
>FOOD: 4 fall recipes to repeat all season
>TV/STREAMING: Meghan Markle's Netflix show flops after being eviscerated by critics
>MOVIES: Alex Gibney's Elon Musk documentary lands U.S. theatrical deal
>CELEBRITY: Steve Harvey says he quit stand-up comedy over cancel culture
-Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's wedding details revealed
>ANIMALS: Senior German Shepherd loves to bring grandma her slippers (1:51)
>HISTORY: Untold local stories behind American Revolution to take spotlight in 2026 celebration
>GOOD NEWS: Impulse purchase from car wash earns dad $1 million lottery prize
-Meanwhile, mom goes viral for earning world record running across a track of LEGOs barefoot
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 90 today in Worcester
-What to know about past "very strong" El Niños
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 1 dead, 2 injured in stabbing off Ararat Street in Worcester, police say (:16). Article
+6:00: Worcester councilors say city is shouldering homelessness burden from surrounding towns
+6:00: Victor D. Infante's WoMag Rundown (7:20)
+1:00: Worcester man arrested after child found alone in locked car at Northborough Walmart (1:56). Article
+1:00: Worcester school principal involved in harassment call days before going on leave
+1:00: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: Decades by DeZyne to headline this year's Pet Rock Fest
+1:00: Facebook and Instagram down as Meta products hit with widespread outage
-Parents of WPI's “Lost Sons” speak out
-Worcester prepares for World Cup watch parties (2:21)
-Related: Security, parking plans for World Cup games on Worcester Common
-Related: Local E.M.T. squads ready for World Cup watch parties in Worcester
-Related: Worcester License Commission says bars can stay open later for World Cup
-Related: Worcester awaits World Cup, and fans get a view of history
-Here's what's replacing Boston Market on Park Ave.
-Federal government accuses Chip Norton of fraud and millions in undisclosed transfers
-Woman struck, killed by flatbed tow truck identified by Worcester police
-Earlier: Worcester pedestrian struck, killed by flatbed tow truck
-National Grid begins massive project to upgrade lines in Central Mass.
-TODAY! Traffic advisory Friday for Grove Street
-TODAY! Fitness in the Parks summer series kicks off Friday
-Northbridge man who accidentally killed brother avoids prison time in plea
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Claremont Academy graduation (54:56)
-Worcester names new principal for North High
>DINING OUT: Worcester pizzerias see business boom following visits from Dave Portnoy
-ICYMI: Worcester man faces murder charge after beloved baker’s death
-Worcester activist, barred from City Hall, arrested again
-Developer seeks to build a new shopping plaza with multiple restaurants on Grove Street in Worcester
-Worcester sweep nets 8 suspects, drugs and illegal guns
-Downtown Worcester restaurant closed until June 22nd
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Update on construction at Senior Center parking lot
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Annual business personal property inspections begin Monday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Motorcycle, S.U.V. involved in serious Auburn crash
-Pub to close after 8 years due to "more than a few challenges"
-Worcester man charged with trafficking after drugs found in Squishmallows tin at Northborough Inn
-Free kids bike rodeo at Paxton Days 10 to noon Saturday
-Nearly 300 Leominster employees made $100,000 or more in 2025
-Highlights from Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up (Trio) at Uxlocale Friday, (Duo) at Val's in Holden, Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Wormtown rising, do the Time Warp, many voices ...
-R&B Legend Jon B. on new tour, music release (5:05)
-"Blizzard of Lies" author on new Karen Read book (3:17)
-Kayem, M.F.A. unveil traveling art exhibit featuring historic American figures with hot dogs
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: June Horrorscopes
-Who remembers the wonderful, wacky World Cup of 1966? I do!
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 341 (28:47): Jay Givan, 250th anniversary of America
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who passed away at 22 after a lifelong battle with Tay-Sachs disease
>SPORTS: See the full U.S. men's soccer schedule for the World Cup
-A.J. Brown pushes Drake Maye to be "perfect" at Pats minicamp (2:21)
-Former Holy Cross star Jalen Coker earns a 3-year, $35 million extension from Carolina
-Red Sox exec Sam Kennedy calls season "embarrassing"
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Bravehearts to host Italian Heritage Night with Brian Scalabrine June 20th
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 6-0
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 6-4, in game 1, second game postponed because of weather
>NATIONAL: U.S. will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war
-U.F.O. whistleblower claims billions in secret spending hidden from Congress
-Tragic: Details emerge after dad executed twin sons in bedroom -- as adorable boys are pictured
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. court overturns father’s murder conviction in death of Harmony Montgomery
-2 men killed in bloody Fall River homicide, 1 found with pitchfork impaled in head
>COLLEGES: Worcester State and Everett schools partner to offer direct admission to high school seniors
-Clark senior interns for Department of Environmental Protection, researches soundscapes in cranberry bogs
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Beat the Summer travel chaos with these easy hacks (3:48)
-The surprising passport mistake that could ruin your trip
>BUSINESS: U.S. oil reserves near 40-year low at 349.2 million barrels
-LPL Financial Research: Is bad news already priced into the bond market?
-New investment accounts fund an early start for kids (2:14)
>SHOPPING: Mass. sets tax-free weekend date for August
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: This mobile clinic is bringing care to new moms' front door (2:29)
-Dirty soda drinks might be doing you dirty as doctors warn of health risks
>FOOD: Homemade roasted tomato sauce
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix series "Worst Neighbor Ever" (2:04)
>MOVIES: Summer movie guide: "The Odyssey," "Toy Story 5," and more
>CELEBRITY: Aubrey Plaza cradles her baby bump
-Lizzo gets candid about new album, details wild moment from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit show
>ANIMALS: This cat waited his whole life for a dog best friend (1:53)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: Restoring history one milestone at a time
>GOOD NEWS: After growing up homeless, woman shares apartment with mom (3:04)
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, boy, 7, puts on 50 sweaters to break world record
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